Kari Rebeka Bevels was born on November 30, 1980 in Waco, TX, the third daughter of David and Kim Bevels. She was a member of Cayote United Methodist Church. A graduating Senior at Whitney High School, she was a member of the softball team for the past two years. Her first two years of high school were at Valley Mills where she was active in sports and cheerleading. She cherished the time she spent with her friends. She enjoyed doing outdoor activities and being with her family who love her, will continue to love her and miss her until the great reunion when tears of sorrow will become tears of joy.

Kari died a very unexpected and early death. One night on May 2, 1999 God decided to wrap Kari in His arms and carry her to Heaven.

Kari was known as the girl that never quit, no matter how hard anything was she kept on going. Our softball team went 0-10 in district, but yet she always had a smile on her face and a helpful cheer. She never gave up on us and we never gave up on her. She will always be our "angel in the field."

Even though Kari did not get to walk across the stage as the graduating class of 1999, she was there with us in our hearts and in spirit.

We all think of Kari daily and proudly expose our blue ribbon in her memory. Thanks Kari for all of the great laughs, friendships, and conversations we will never forget you.